The documentary The Amazing Nina Simone, by filmmaker Jeff L. Lieberman, provides an intimate look at the life of singer Nina Simone, who combined art with activism. Often called the voice of the ...

Elton John discussed the iconic singer he knew wouldn’t sing again. The legendary pianist himself belongs to a higher class ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - February is Black History Month and KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continue to salute the contributions of African Americans in labor with the help of Bossier Parish high school students. In the ...

Of all the young artists who got their start in the early days of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, Apphia Campbell has likely had the most eclectic and international career. Campbell returns to ...

When the trailer for the biopic Nina first popped up on the Internet, initial criticisms were directed towards actress Zoe Saldana and her portrayal of the legendary black soul singer, Nina Simone. As ...

Nina Simone’s grandson, R&B singer Mary Cross of Atlantic City, and Newark-based rapper MC Rah Digga are among New Jersey artists and producers receiving grants to stage events for this year’s North ...

*The Nina Simone estate and Sony are at it again. We’re talking business partners who just can ‘t seem to get along. It seems that 80 of Simone’s albums have been added to iTunes and other digital ...